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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,943.73, 22,440.59 and 9,334.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,943.73, 22,440.59 and 9,334.45 is: 14,017.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,943.73 : 22,440.59 = 9,334.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,943.73/22,440.59 = 9,334.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,943.73x = 22,440.59 × 9,334.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,943.73x = 209,470,462.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,470,462.55/14,943.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,017.28

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